Astronomy
The Top 101 Astronomical Events for 2016
Comets, conjunctions, eclipses and more await astronomy fans worldwide in 2016, as well as a fine opposition of Mars and…
Nebulae: What Are They And Where Do They Come From?
A nebula is a common feature of our universe, consisting of gas particles and dust which are closely associated with…
Watch the Moon Occult Aldebaran for Europe Wednesday Night
The waxing gibbous Moon will occult the bright star Aldebaran in the constellation of Taurus the Bull this Wednesday evening…
Weekly Space Hangout – Dec. 18, 2015: Miguel Drake-McLaughlin Returns!
Host: Fraser Cain (@fcain) Special Guest: Miguel Drake-McLaughlin returns for another visit! He's the Director of the new documentary, Sky…
Big Bang Theory: Evolution of Our Universe
The Big Bang Theory explains how the Universe has evolved over last 13.8 billion years, starting from a singularity to…
How Long is a Day on Mars?
Mars is different from Earth in many ways, being rather cold and inhospitable. But interestingly, a day on Mars is…
10 Interesting Facts About Neptune
Here are ten of the more interesting facts about the gas/ice giant known as Neptune. Some you may know, others…
How Does The Sun Produce Energy?
Have you ever wondered how the Sun produces energy to keep us warm here on Earth?
Universe Today’s 2015 Holiday Gift Giving Guide for the Space and Astronomy Fan
Yes, it’s that time of year again when everyone struggles with what gifts to buy their family and friends for…
Who Was Democritus?
As the philosopher Nietzsche famously said "He who would learn to fly one day must first learn to stand and…